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{{Short description|Funicular railway in Japan}}
[[Image:Hakone cablecar 1.jpg|thumb|right|Hakone Tozan Cable Car]]
[[Image:Hakone cablecar 1.jpg|thumb|right|Hakone Tozan Cable Car]]
The {{nihongo|'''Hakone Tozan Cable Car'''|箱根登山ケーブルカー|Hakone Tozan Kēburukā}}, officially the {{nihongo|'''Cable Line'''|鋼索線|Kōsaku-sen}}, is a [[funicular|funicular railway]] in the town of [[Hakone, Kanagawa|Hakone]], [[Kanagawa Prefecture]], [[Japan]]. It is operated by {{nihongo|[[Hakone Tozan Railway]]|箱根登山鉄道|Hakone Tozan Tetsudō}}. This company belongs to the [[Odakyu Group|Odakyū Group]], who also own [[Hakone Tozan Line|Hakone Tozan mountain railway line]].
The {{nihongo|'''Hakone Tozan Cable Car'''|箱根登山ケーブルカー|Hakone Tozan Kēburukā}}, officially the {{nihongo|'''Cable Line'''|鋼索線|Kōsaku-sen}}, is a [[funicular|funicular railway]] in the town of [[Hakone, Kanagawa|Hakone]], [[Kanagawa Prefecture]], [[Japan]]. It is operated by [[Odakyu Hakone]], a [[Odakyu Group]] company who also operates the [[Hakone Tozan Line|Hakone Tozan Train]].<ref name=rgihtrft>{{cite news |url=https://www.railwaygazette.com/passenger/hakone-tozan-replaces-funicular-trainsets/56085.article |title=Hakone Tozan replaces funicular trainsets |work=Railway Gazette International |date=23 March 2020 |access-date=24 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200808072151/https://www.railwaygazette.com/passenger/hakone-tozan-replaces-funicular-trainsets/56085.article |archive-date=8 August 2020 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=rgihtr>{{cite news |url=https://www.railwaygazette.com/knowledge-hub/hakone-tozan-railway/51991.article |title=Hakone Tozan Railway |work=Railway Gazette International |access-date=24 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200723032236/https://www.railwaygazette.com/knowledge-hub/hakone-tozan-railway/51991.article |archive-date=23 July 2020 |url-status=live}}</ref>


The funicular links [[Gora Station|Gōra]], the upper terminus of the railway line, with [[Sounzan Station|Sōunzan]] {{convert|214|m|ft|0}} above. At Sōunzan, connection is made with the [[Hakone Ropeway]], which runs to [[Togendai|Tōgendai]] on [[Lake Ashi]].<ref name="oerhtcc">{{cite web | url = http://www.odakyu.jp/english/sightsee/hakone/transpor/Ecable.html | title = Hakone Tozan Cablecar | publisher = Odakyū Electric Railway | accessdate = April 6, 2007 |archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20070208133236/http://www.odakyu.jp/english/sightsee/hakone/transpor/Ecable.html <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archivedate = February 8, 2007}}</ref> Opened in 1922, the line was rebuilt in 1995, when new cars replaced the old.<ref name="oerhtcc"/>
The funicular links [[Gora Station|Gōra]], the upper terminus of the railway line, with [[Sounzan Station|Sōunzan]] {{convert|214|m|ft|0}} above. At Sōunzan, connection is made with the [[Hakone Ropeway]], which runs to [[Togendai|Tōgendai]] on [[Lake Ashi]].<ref name="oerhtcc">{{cite web | url = http://www.odakyu.jp/english/sightsee/hakone/transpor/Ecable.html | title = Hakone Tozan Cablecar | publisher = Odakyū Electric Railway | accessdate = April 6, 2007 |archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20070208133236/http://www.odakyu.jp/english/sightsee/hakone/transpor/Ecable.html <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archivedate = February 8, 2007}}</ref>

Opened in 1922, the line was rebuilt in 1995, when new cars replaced the old. In March 2020, the cars were replaced again with two new two-car red and blue trainsets supplied by [[Keio Juuki Seibi Co]]. Each trainset is able to accommodate up to 250 passengers.<ref name=rgihtrft/><ref name="oerhtcc"/>


== Statistics ==
== Statistics ==
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*Height: ''{{convert|214|m|ft|0}}''
*Height: ''{{convert|214|m|ft|0}}''
*Maximum Steepness: ''20%''
*Maximum Steepness: ''20%''
*Gauge ''983mm''
*Cars: ''2''
*Cars: ''2''
*Capacity: ''250 passengers per car''
*Capacity: ''250 passengers per car''
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! Transfers
! Transfers
|-
|-
! {{ODSN|OH|57|size=35|ns=H}}
! OH57
| [[Gōra Station|Gōra]]
| [[Gōra Station|Gōra]]
| 強羅
| 強羅
| align=right | 0
| align=right | 0
| align=right | 553
| align=right | 553
| [[Hakone Tozan Line]]
| {{ODLS|OH|ns=H}} [[Hakone Tozan Line]]
|-
|-
! {{ODSN|OH|58|size=35|ns=H}}
! OH58
| [[Kōen-Shimo Station|Kōen-Shimo]]
| [[Kōen-Shimo Station|Kōen-Shimo]]
| 公園下
| 公園下
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|
|-
|-
! {{ODSN|OH|59|size=35|ns=H}}
! OH59
| [[Kōen-Kami Station|Kōen-Kami]]
| [[Kōen-Kami Station|Kōen-Kami]]
| 公園上
| 公園上
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|
|-
|-
! {{ODSN|OH|60|size=35|ns=H}}
! OH60
| [[Naka-Gōra Station|Naka-Gōra]]
| [[Naka-Gōra Station|Naka-Gōra]]
| 中強羅
| 中強羅
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|
|-
|-
! {{ODSN|OH|61|size=35|ns=H}}
! OH61
| [[Kami-Gōra Station|Kami-Gōra]]
| [[Kami-Gōra Station|Kami-Gōra]]
| 上強羅
| 上強羅
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|-
|-
! {{ODSN|OH|62|size=35|ns=H}}
! OH62
| [[Sōunzan Station|Sōunzan]]
| [[Sōunzan Station|Sōunzan]]
| 早雲山
| 早雲山
| align=right | 1.2
| align=right | 1.2
| align=right | 761
| align=right | 761
| [[Hakone Ropeway]]
| {{ODLS|OH|ns=H}} [[Hakone Ropeway]]
|-
|-
|}
|}
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==References==
==References==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* [http://www.hakone-tozan.co.jp/en Official website by Hakone Tozan Railway]
* [http://www.hakone-tozan.co.jp/en Official website by Hakone Tozan Railway]
* {{en icon}} [https://web.archive.org/web/20070103134936/http://www.odakyu.jp/english/sightsee/hakone/transpor/Ecable.html Official website by Odakyū]
* {{in lang|en}} [https://web.archive.org/web/20070103134936/http://www.odakyu.jp/english/sightsee/hakone/transpor/Ecable.html Official website by Odakyū]

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[[Category:Funicular railways in Japan]]
[[Category:Funicular railways in Japan]]
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[[Category:Transport in Kanagawa Prefecture]]
[[Category:Transport in Kanagawa Prefecture]]
[[Category:Hakone, Kanagawa]]
[[Category:Hakone, Kanagawa]]
[[Category:1922 establishments in Japan]]


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Latest revision as of 01:19, 7 April 2024

Hakone Tozan Cable Car

The Hakone Tozan Cable Car (箱根登山ケーブルカー, Hakone Tozan Kēburukā), officially the Cable Line (鋼索線, Kōsaku-sen), is a funicular railway in the town of Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by Odakyu Hakone, a Odakyu Group company who also operates the Hakone Tozan Train.[1][2]

The funicular links Gōra, the upper terminus of the railway line, with Sōunzan 214 metres (702 ft) above. At Sōunzan, connection is made with the Hakone Ropeway, which runs to Tōgendai on Lake Ashi.[3]

Opened in 1922, the line was rebuilt in 1995, when new cars replaced the old. In March 2020, the cars were replaced again with two new two-car red and blue trainsets supplied by Keio Juuki Seibi Co. Each trainset is able to accommodate up to 250 passengers.[1][3]

Statistics

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The line has the following technical parameters:[3][4]

  • Length: 1,200 metres (3,937 ft)
  • Height: 214 metres (702 ft)
  • Maximum Steepness: 20%
  • Gauge 983mm
  • Cars: 2
  • Capacity: 250 passengers per car
  • Configuration: Single track with passing loop
  • Journey time: 9 minutes
  • Traction: Electricity

Stations

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No. Station Japanese Distance (km) Altitude (m) Transfers
OH57 Gōra 強羅 0 553 OH Hakone Tozan Line
OH58 Kōen-Shimo 公園下 0.24 587
OH59 Kōen-Kami 公園上 0.48 624
OH60 Naka-Gōra 中強羅 0.72 668
OH61 Kami-Gōra 上強羅 0.96 717
OH62 Sōunzan 早雲山 1.2 761 OH Hakone Ropeway

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Hakone Tozan replaces funicular trainsets". Railway Gazette International. 23 March 2020. Archived from the original on 8 August 2020. Retrieved 24 June 2021.
  2. ^ "Hakone Tozan Railway". Railway Gazette International. Archived from the original on 23 July 2020. Retrieved 24 June 2021.
  3. ^ a b c "Hakone Tozan Cablecar". Odakyū Electric Railway. Archived from the original on February 8, 2007. Retrieved April 6, 2007.
  4. ^ "Hakone-Tozan Bahn". funiculars.net. Retrieved April 6, 2007.
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